Delurking to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and congratulations about the wedding <dons hat, looks shit, takes it off and drinks champers instead> 😀

I've been reading your journey for a while, but didn't want to intrude by joining in. I have to tell you, I think you and the Phalanx are fabulous, and I'm sure that while there is still life to be lived, you'll squeeze every last drop of fun out of it 🍷

Have some of my virtual damson gin to go with the champers; as La Veuve said, drink it when happy, drink it when sad.. and I say, drink to celebrate and live every moment. And think what you've created.. (oh yes, damson gin and champagne.. loses point).

Oooh, nice to see so many de-lurkers all round and Happy Thanksgiving Zombie and everyone.

I was just going to say Purple that grits sounds like corny porridge , it is a very odd name for food.

Anyway Phalanx, my news is that we are moving next Thursday! Out of the fucking lovely caravan into the house that has taken 18 sodding months to renovate.The subbies are panicking but the ecovanplusman is booked!